Insect or Animal Bites, Scratches or Stings

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Swelling of the affected area

• Dysphagia

• Fever

• Difficulty breathing / breathlessness

• Fainting with loss of consciousness

• Disorder of consciousness

• Muscle weakness in the limbs

• Seizure attack

• Caterpillar dermatitis

  Irritation and inflammation of the skin from "hairy" insects. Possible culprit insects include caterpillars, moths and butterflies.

• Insect bite

  Irritation and inflammation of the skin, caused by mosquito bites, bee stings, and other insects.

• Rabies

  Rabies is a fatal viral disease. It can spread to people and animals if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. Rabies is mostly found in wild animals like stray dogs, bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. The rabies virus travels through nerve cells to the brain, where it multiplies rapidly, causing severe inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, often resulting in death.

• Splenic abscess

• Savage disease

• Spinal cord infarction

• Anaphylaxis

  A severe allergic reaction that affects the whole body. It can be life-threatening due to low blood pressure and swelling of the airway (preventing breathing). Anaphylaxis can be triggered by many things including foods, insect stings, and medications.

• Acute subdural hematoma
• Tetanus
• Cellulitis / erysipelas